Posted by Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Siliguri is organising a One-Day National Webinar on “Patenting of COVID-19 Vaccines: Issues and Challenges” on November 13, 2021.
ABOUT INDIAN INSTITUTE OF LEGAL STUDIES
The Indian Institute of Legal Studies (IILS) situated at the foothills of the Himalayas in the Terrai- Dooars confluence bestowing it with natural landscape, sharing boundaries with the SAARC nations. The Indian Institute of Legal Studies is affiliated to the University of North Bengal and is approved by the Bar Council of India and recognized under Sections 2(f) &12-B of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. The Institute is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). IILS offers law programs for both 5 years integrated courses in B.A. LL. B. (Hons.), B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and 3years LL.B. It also offers 2 years LL.M. program and 2 years Master’s program in Public Administration and Governance.
The Indian Institute of Legal Studies acts as a transformer or rather a catalyst in Socio- Economic-Legal transformation and through its research-based education aims at establishing law-abiding citizens and thereby helps shape the quality of ‘Rule of Law’ in the society. IILS always promotes the academic culture and proper research environment by creating greater opportunity for faculty and students to undertake original and serious research on identifiable issues relating to law and justice that affects the Indian society which in turn serves as a facilitator to the efficient and effective administration of justice.
Such aims can be fulfilled by comparative research and institutional partnership on faculty and student exchange basis and methods which shall be mutually beneficial. In this context, Indian Institute of Legal Studies takes this opportunity in organizing webinar on “Patenting of COVID-19 Vaccines: Issues and Challenges” Our institution took up the initiative of imparting education online through online classes in the situation of lockdown and pandemic, with the sole purpose of benefitting the students in every way possible. We believe that if we are able to successfully organise this Webinar, it would lead to the enhancement of the practical knowledge of our students.
OBJECTIVE OF THE NATIONAL WEBINAR
The understanding on the issues and challenges involved in the patenting of covid-19 vaccines will give a clear idea of how access to public health is affected by granting monopoly rights over innovative drugs or vaccines.
This webinar on this issue would not only educate the students but would also provide them with a platform to interact with the professional experts.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
- Academicians of law
- Students of law
- Industry representatives, experts and advocates.
WEBINAR DETAILS
- Platform: Google Meet.
- Date and Time: November 13, 2021; 11 A.M. onwards.
- Registration Fee- Free.
- For more details/queries, please mail or contact: iilsseminar2021@gmail.com/ +91- 6296903427, 6296903453, 6296903475.
REGISTRATION LINK
For free registration and participation click on the following link
RESOURCE PERSONS
Dr. Padmavati Manchikanti:
Dr. M. Padmavati is currently a Professor at Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law IIT Kharagpur, West Bengal, India.
Dr. I G Rathish:
Dr. I. G. Rathish is currently an Assistant Professor at the Inter University Centre for Intellectual Property Rights Studies, CUSAT, Kochi, Kerala, India.
EXECUTIVE ORGANISING COMMITTEE
CHIEF PATRON –
MR. JOYJIT CHOUDHURY
Founder Chairman,
Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Siliguri, West Bengal.
CHAIR PERSON –
Prof. (Dr.) Ganesh Ji Tiwari
Principal,
Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Siliguri, West Bengal.
WEBINAR ORGANISING COMMITTEE
- Ditipriya Dutta Chowdhury,
Assistant Professor of Law, Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Siliguri, West Bengal. (SEMINAR CONVENER)
Contact details: +91 6296903453, iilsseminar2021@gmail.com.
- Karun Sanjaya,
Assistant Professor of Law, Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Siliguri, West Bengal. (SEMINAR CO-CONVENER)
Contact details: +91 6296903475, iilsseminar2021@gmail.com.
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